As the war in Ukraine grinds into its second year, Imara highlights the role of anti-LGBTQ rhetoric and violence in Putin’s overall agenda. Award-winning author and journalist Masha Gessen shares their perspective on this political strategy, the role of the Ukraine war in achieving Putin’s aims, and the threat of autocracy to queer and trans people in Russia and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Ukraine War and Queer Rights

"Right now, trans people face the unprecedented combination of political, social and physical violence--to the extent that when stories are told about our community, it is often through the lens of this violence,” says Imara Jones, host and creator of &lt;i&gt;TransLash Podcast&lt;/i&gt;, Apple Podcasts’ Spotlight show for August 2022. “But the truth is that our lives are defined by so much more beyond hate. In almost every area of society, trans people are innovating, creating new futures and thriving--and this is the story I want to tell.”Jones first made an impact in a 2018 online docuseries about her transition and life and four years later, the podcast is just one part of TransLash Media, a fast-growing platform and nonprofit organization telling stories and reflecting the culture through a trans perspective. With new episodes twice a month, Jones delivers illuminating discussions with guests from the trans community as well as allies to help create a fairer world for all.
Each episode also starts with a segment that highlights a moment of joy to add a bit of levity to some of the heavier topics she covers. “We showcase the fundamental hope and joy which propels our community forward,” she says. “If you care about and want to understand trans people at this moment, we have evolved into essential listening both for our community and those outside of it.”
With anti-trans violence and political backlash at all-time highs, award-winning journalist Imara Jones hosts the TransLash podcast, where trans people and allies talk back about what matters most and discuss how to create a fairer world for all.
Produced by TransLash Media. Digital strategy by Daniela Capistrano. Music: Ben Draghi and also courtesy of ZZK records. Learn more: www.translash.org/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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As political attacks on trans athletes escalate, trans powerlifters are continuing to push their sport forward. In this episode, Imara talks with two competitive powerlifters who are breaking records and fighting for their right to compete. First, she’s joined by two-time national champion, JayCee Cooper, who outlines her years-long legal battle with USA Powerlifting over her experience of discrimination by the organization. Next she talks with the World’s Strongest Trans Man, Scott Percy, about what that title means to him and how he hopes to inspire other transmasculine people to compete.
Make sure to check out TransLash Media’s new show The Mess: Imara’s Guide to Our Political Hellscape. You can subscribe by getting a TransLash Fam membership in Apple Podcasts. Just scroll to the top of this show in the Apple Podcasts app to find the subscribe button. 
Follow TransLash Media @translashmedia on TikTok, Instagram, Threads,  X, and Facebook. Follow Imara Jones on X (@ImaraJones) and Instagram (@Imara_jones_)
Follow our guests on social media! Ilya Parker: Instagram (@decolonizing_fitness) JayCee Cooper: Instagram (@jayceeisalive) Scott Percy: Instagram (@fluffy757_)
TransLash Podcast is produced by Translash Media. Translash Team: Imara Jones, Oliver-Ash Kleine, Aubrey Calaway.  Xander Adams is our senior sound engineer and a contributing producer. Oliver Whitney is our social media producer. Digital strategy by Daniela Capistrano. Theme Music: Ben Draghi and ZZK records. 

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Trans Powerlifting

What do the struggles for environmental justice and trans liberation have in common? In this Earth Day episode, Imara examines the shared goals and strategies of these two movements. First, she talks with educator and storyteller Vanessa Raditz about the inherent queerness of nature and the philosophy underlying conservative attacks on trans rights and climate action. Next, she’s joined by organizer and artist, Big Wind Carpenter, who shares what they learned while protesting environmental racism at the Dakota Access Pipeline and on the Wind River reservation. 
Make sure to check out TransLash Media’s new show The Mess: Imara’s Guide to Our Political Hellscape. You can subscribe by getting a TransLash Fam membership in Apple Podcasts. Just scroll to the top of this show in the Apple Podcasts app to find the subscribe button. 
Follow TransLash Media @translashmedia on TikTok, Instagram, Threads,  X, and Facebook. Follow Imara Jones on X (@ImaraJones) and Instagram (@Imara_jones_)
Follow our guests on social media! Amasai Jeke: Instagram (@ms_amasai) and X (@miss_amacy) Vanessa Raditz: Instagram (@queers4climatejustice) Big Wind Carpenter: Instagram: (@BigWindRiver)
TransLash Podcast is produced by Translash Media. Translash Team: Imara Jones, Oliver-Ash Kleine, Aubrey Calaway.  Xander Adams is our senior sound engineer and a contributing producer. Alex Guerra is our social media producer. Digital strategy by Daniela Capistrano. Theme Music: Ben Draghi and ZZK records.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Environmental Justice Through A Trans Lens

In celebration of Autism Acceptance Month, Imara learns more about the politics and lived experiences of being autistic and trans. She’s joined by influential social psychologist and author of the books “Unmasking Autism” and “Unlearning Shame,” Devon Price. During their wide-ranging conversation, the two dive into the complexity around defining what autism is, how the far right exploits stigma around autism against trans people, and the intricacies of self-diagnosis. 
Don’t forget to vote for the TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones in the Webby Awards: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2024/podcasts/individual-episodes/interviewtalk-show
And make sure to check out TransLash Media’s new show The Mess: Imara’s Guide to Our Political Hellscape. You can subscribe by getting a TransLash Fam membership in Apple Podcasts. Just scroll to the top of this show in the Apple Podcasts app to find the subscribe button. 
Follow TransLash Media @translashmedia on TikTok, Instagram, Threads,  X, and Facebook. Follow Imara Jones on X (@ImaraJones) and Instagram (@Imara_jones_)
Follow our guests on social media! Cyrée Jarelle Johnson: X (@cyreejarelle) and TikTok (@cyreejarelle) Devon Price: Instagram (@drdevonprice)
TransLash Podcast is produced by Translash Media. Translash Team: Imara Jones, Oliver-Ash Kleine, Aubrey Calaway.  Xander Adams is our senior sound engineer and a contributing producer. Alex Guerra is our social media producer. Digital strategy by Daniela Capistrano. Theme Music: Ben Draghi and ZZK records.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Being Autistic and Trans

In the wake of Nex Benedict’s tragic death, Imara examines the escalating hostility and political attacks on trans kids in Oklahoma. First, she speaks with Oklahoma State Representative Jacob Rosecrants about keeping his trans son out of the spotlight, learning from non-binary state representative Mauree Turner, and what he’s hearing from his conservative colleagues behind closed doors. Next, Imara’s joined by Oklahoma State University researcher and advocate, Amy McGehee, to discuss what families of trans youth are grappling with since Nex Benedict’s death and the importance of creating a sense of safety at home for gender nonconforming kids.
You can donate to PFLAG Tulsa here: https://tulsapflag.org/
And make sure to check out TransLash Media’s new show The Mess: Imara’s Guide to Our Political Hellscape. You can subscribe by getting a TransLash Fam membership in Apple Podcasts. Just scroll to the top of this show in the Apple Podcasts app to find the subscribe button. 
Follow TransLash Media @translashmedia on TikTok, Instagram, Threads,  X, and Facebook. Follow Imara Jones on X (@ImaraJones) and Instagram (@Imara_jones_)
Follow our guests on social media! Trans Advocacy Coalition of Oklahoma (TACO): Instagram (@transadvocacyok) Rep. Jacob Rosecrants: Instagram (@reprosecrants) and X (@jacobrosecrants)
TransLash Podcast is produced by Translash Media. Translash Team: Imara Jones, Oliver-Ash Kleine, Aubrey Calaway.  Xander Adams is our senior sound engineer and a contributing producer. Alex Guerra is our social media producer. Digital strategy by Daniela Capistrano. Theme Music: Ben Draghi and ZZK records.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trans Youth in Oklahoma

As the 2024 awards season comes to a close, Imara reflects on the groundbreaking contributions of trans filmmakers and actors to cinema. First, she sits down with actress Trace Lysette to talk about her role in the critically acclaimed film Monica. Trace explains why self-doubt is a luxury in the entertainment business and how she’s struggled to find work after starring in Monica. Then, Imara is joined by D. Smith, who delves into her pivot from producing music to directing films, the stylistic choices behind her documentary Kokomo City, and what it means to make Black films. 
Make sure to check out TransLash Media’s new show The Mess: Imara’s Guide to Our Political Hellscape. You can subscribe by getting a TransLash Fam membership in Apple Podcasts. Just scroll to the top of this show in the Apple Podcasts app to find the subscribe button. 
Follow TransLash Media @translashmedia on Instagram, Threads,  X, and Facebook. Follow Imara Jones on X (@ImaraJones) and Instagram (@Imara_jones_)
Follow our guests on social media! Comfrey Films: Instagram (@comfreyfilms) Trace Lysette: X (@tracelysette) and Instagram (@tracelysette) D. Smith: Instagram (@truedsmith)
TransLash Podcast is produced by Translash Media. Translash Team: Imara Jones, Oliver-Ash Kleine, Aubrey Calaway.  Xander Adams is our senior sound engineer and a contributing producer. Alex Guerra is our social media producer. Digital strategy by Daniela Capistrano. Theme Music: Ben Draghi and ZZK records.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Ukraine War and Queer Rights

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